Kings vs Magic Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2025

The Saturday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Orlando Magic from the Kia Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Kings (36-37) have dropped seven of their previous ten games and are clinging to a half-game lead over Dallas for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Thursday, Sacramento built an 18-point halftime advantage and cruised to a 128-107 home victory versus Portland. 

Sacramento G Zach LaVine scored a game-high 29 points on a 13-for-18 shooting performance. Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points (9-11 FG), 19 rebounds, and six assists. DeMar DeRozan added 21 points and ten assists for the Kings, who shot a season-high 65 percent from the field. 

The Orlando Magic are a game above .500 at home and trail Atlanta by a half-game for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic (35-39) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 106 points per contest. On Thursday, Orlando was outscored by 14 points during the third quarter of a 101-92 home loss versus Dallas. 

Former number one overall draft pick Paolo Banchero led all scorers with 35 points (13-21 FG) and ten rebounds. Franz Wagner scored 20 points on 8-for-21 shooting and secured nine boards. Wendell Carter Jr. added 12 points and five rebounds for the Magic, who missed 25 of 30 three-point attempts. 

Orlando G Jalen Suggs underwent successful knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. The Magic are the better defensive team, but the Kings have more options on the offensive end. Take Sacramento to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Sacramento Kings win 114-106.